L'Eixample
Diagonal's 1917 Modernista Casa Sayrach has been reborn as a graceful multiroom gastro space filled with grand-yet-homey lounges, sparkling mirrors,…
Must-see restaurants in Catalonia
El Raval
Relaunched in 2017 by chefs Óscar Manresa and Romain Fornell, yet staying true to its classic roots, this charming El Raval old-timer has tile-patterned…
Barcelona
Fourth-generation Baluard serves some of the best freshly wood-fired breads in the city, along with filled baguettes perfect for beach picnics. It also…
Barcelona
The setting is decidedly frills-free, but this tiny, buzzing family-run tapas spot is something of a Barceloneta (and Barcelona) legend, with the queues…
Barcelona
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows separate Jou's terrace from its dining room. Burgers are the big deal here – options include a four cheese burger, a 'Japan…
Cadaqués
A mango-yellow door sets the jazzy tone for delicious, creative Mediterranean-Asian 'soul food' at this laid-back, Italian-run eatery with beer-barrel…
Barcelona
Always packed, this narrow old-school, tile-adorned bar gathers a high-spirited crowd, who come for fantastic tapas. Wisecracking, white-jacketed waiters…
La Ribera
Headed up by a French chef, Ginette blends Scandinavian and Barcelona chic in its colourful, glossy decor, but the menu delicately fuses Gallic, Catalan…
Barcelona
Next to Sarrià's pretty 18th-century church, Santamasa is an enticing spot for a light meal at any time of day, with red-brick arches and rustic-chic…
Barcelona
With its local buzz and artfully minimalist interior, the ‘Bishop’s Belly’ is a pleasant surprise in upper Grácia, delivering creative tapas that earn…
Barcelona
A wonderfully smart world of Galician seafood, Botafumeiro has long been a magnet for VIPs visiting Barcelona. It's a good place to try percebes (goose…
El Raval
Widely considered one of Barcelona's top Italian restaurants, Bacaro delivers delicately crafted Venetian cuisine with contemporary flair in a slender…
La Ribera
Barcelona has plenty of Basque-style pintxo bars, but this stone-walled, tile-floored Born favourite is the real deal. Tempting pintxos are stacked up on…
Barcelona
Fresh local ingredients are thrown into creative, health-focused, home-cooked mixes at this eco-aware deli-restaurant, with compostable tableware and…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Delight in fresh seasonal flavours, small tasting plates of Andalucian squid, patatas bravas (potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce), Galician octopus and…
L'Eixample
Born in the unlikely area of El Prat de Llobregat near the airport, uberpopular Can Pizza has landed in Barcelona with this warehouse-like, industrial…
Barcelona
Bamboo chairs, swaying straw lamps, niftily repurposed paddle-boat tables – this chic beachy seafooder sits on its own tucked-away patch of blonde sand at…
Barcelona
Daily-changing market-fresh produce is transformed into subtly inventive contemporary Catalan meals at this bustling fave on Sarrià's sloping main street,…
Barcelona
Framed by red awnings, with vivid crimson walls brightening the low-lit interior, this Parisian-feel cafe by acclaimed chef Romain Fornell has year-round…
Barcelona
An elegant and imaginative marriage of Peruvian, Mexican, Brazilian and Japanese flavours awaits at this jazzy little number from Barcelona's famed…
Barcelona
Dive into this rock-loving Poble Sec pizzeria for delicious thin-crust pizza with toppings like goat's cheese or prosciutto, served piping hot from the…
L'Eixample
Indian thalis, spiced-seitan wraps, Nepalese momos and tofu burgers wedged between home-baked bread are among the plant-based Mediterranean and South…
El Raval
Beloved of El Raval's stylish crowd and anyone with a discerning palate, this soulful little cafe-restaurant dishes up seasonally changing tacos like you…
Barcelona
Founded back in 1931, this vintage bar (one of the oldest in Gràcia) has been spruced up into a buzzy all-day tapas stop. Order a house-made vermouth or…
L'Eixample
The restoration of this history-steeped literary tavern by Barcelona brewer Moritz brought back a wonderfully atmospheric establishment. Stop in for an…
Cerdanya
Pair crisp Catalan wines with equally invigorating views at this friendly restaurant. Terrace diners can enjoy panoramas of Puigcerdà's slate rooftops and…
Barcelona
For a cheap, filling snack, this corner empanaderia is a brilliant bet, serving scrumptious stuffed pasties. Each day, 20 different varieties are…
Barcelona
This friendly, unfussy old-timer serves affordable, nicely turned out tapas plates. Seafood is the speciality, with rich razor clams, garlic-fried prawns…
Cadaqués
There may be roe-deer carpaccio and salt-sprinkled grilled asparagus on the menu, but the family behind Es Baluard clearly worships at the throne of…
Barcelona
At this eye-catching little cafe, brought to you by Barcelona's famous pastelería Canals, the humble churro receives a dramatic makeover: it's fried in…
El Raval
Catalan chef Teresa Carles' self-styled 'healthy flexitarian restaurant' is a chic, sprawling, palm-dotted world where 80% of the menu is plant-based (20%…
L'Eixample
Movie stills and posters, from Breakfast at Tiffany's to Pulp Fiction, line the walls at Charlot. Get a morning kick-start with a truffled tortilla …
Girona
Walls are draped in jasmine and tables spill out onto stairs climbing to a 17th-century church at this local favourite. The classic bistro-style menu…
L'Eixample
This stylish restaurant delivers on its promise of an Argentinian meat-fest. Start with empanades (meat-stuffed pastries), then head for a hearty main,…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Amid white stone walls and a beamed ceiling, this buzzing, easy-going place serves a broad selection of tapas as well as changing daily specials like…
Barcelona
Deliciously uncomplicated cuina de mercat (market cuisine) based on quality seasonal ingredients is the thing at Casa Dorita, which honours a long line of…
La Ribera
Hang out in El Born for a few days and you'll inevitably end up at this pint-sized, always-busy, unadorned spot devoted to great-value 'Asian tapas'…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Peel back the centuries amid medieval walls, low ceilings, wooden floors and flickering candles in the heart of the old Jewish quarter. Grab a seat in the…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Mirilla is a great place to stumble upon, with excellent wines by the glass and well-executed cocktails, along with a range of smartly presented seasonal…
El Raval
Regularly lauded as one of the best veggie restaurants in the city, fun and cosy Sésamo transforms fresh, local ingredients into artful tapas: goat's…
